</s>BH 44-1740 CUSTOMERS AT AEROMARINE SUPPLY COMPANY, BIRMINGHAM, DURING PERTINENT PERIOD, 3/29-30/68. Although there were numerous "cash" sales to customers by this firm during the above pertinent period, there were also numerous tickets made out to the name of the individual who was involved in the investigation. The name of All invoices were obtained and each customer was contacted for any information concerning the individual who had for any informations during the two days involved. With the exception of those dues during the report involved are set forth under that portion of this report dealing with the purchase of the murder weapon, the other contacts proved negative and the names of those individuals are recorded in the Birmingham file. 33 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into Eric GALT’s activities in Birmingham, Alabama, between 1967 and 1968, focusing on his car purchase, residence, and movements. A 1966 white Mustang was sold by William D. Paisley to GALT for $1,995 in late August 1967; the vehicle’s condition and sale were verified through multiple meetings at the First National Bank of Birmingham. GALT resided temporarily at Economy Rooms (2608 Highland Avenue) operated by Peter Cherpes, where he stayed from August to October 1967. FBI records note his description as a white male in his early 30s with medium brown hair and fair complexion. Investigations also included taxi trip logs for August 26, 1967, linking GALT to addresses on Highland Avenue, and an artist’s sketch of an individual described as wearing a blue suit and carrying a suitcase, shown to witnesses without identification. The FBI reviewed flight records, rental car data, and hotel logs, with no confirmed connections to aliases like "Harvey Loweyers" or "Lehmeys." GALT left the boarding house by late March 1968, reportedly departing for Mobile, Alabama, without a forwarding address.  

Key People  
- **Eric GALT**: Purchaser of the 1966 Mustang; resided at Economy Rooms (2608 Highland Avenue) in Birmingham, described as white male, early 30s, medium brown hair, fair complexion, thin build.  
- **William D. Paisley**: Seller of the Mustang; provided details about the car’s condition and sale.  
- **Peter CHERPES**: Owner/manager of Economy Rooms (2608 Highland Avenue) in Birmingham; provided guest records for GALT’s stay.  
- **Hollis Stricklin**: Manager of Yellow Cab Company, provided taxi trip records for August 26, 1967.  
- **Ray James** and **Milford House**: Taxi drivers who logged trips involving addresses on Highland Avenue.  
- **David T. Daly**: FBI special agent involved in neighborhood investigations in Birmingham’s Highland Avenue area.  

Key Locations  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Central location for car sales, residences, and FBI investigations.  
- **2608 Highland Avenue, Birmingham**: Address of Economy Rooms where GALT resided temporarily.  
- **First National Bank of Birmingham**: Site of the agreed payment meeting for the Mustang sale.  
- **South Highland Avenue, Birmingham**: Addresses linked to taxi trips and GALT’s movements.  
- **Mayfield Cleaners** and **Highland Rocket Club**: Local establishments contacted by FBI during investigations.  

Key Events  
- **Car sale transaction**: William D. Paisley sold a 1966 white Mustang to Eric GALT for $1,995 in late August 1967; GALT expressed dissatisfaction with the car’s color but agreed to purchase it.  
- **GALT’s temporary residence**: Stayed at Economy Rooms (2608 Highland Avenue) from August to October 1967, paying $1,667, $2,250, and $17,600 for room and board.  
- **FBI neighborhood investigation**: Conducted in the 2608 Highland Avenue area on April 10, 1968, involving contact with local businesses to display an artist’s sketch of an unknown subject.  
- **Taxi trip records**: Yellow Cab Company logged trips for August 26, 1967, including fares from 1031 Eighth Avenue South to addresses on Highland Avenue.  
- **GALT’s departure**: Left the boarding house by late March 1968 without providing a forwarding address, reportedly heading to Mobile, Alabama.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews, reviewed flight records, rental car data, and taxi logs as part of investigations.  
- **Yellow Cab Company**: Provided taxi trip records for August 26, 1967.  
- **Economy Rooms** (operated by Peter Cherpes): Boarding house where GALT resided temporarily in Birmingham.  
- **First National Bank of Birmingham**: Site of the Mustang sale transaction and payment agreement.  
- **Mayfield Cleaners**: Local establishment contacted by FBI during neighborhood investigations.

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